Human Reproduction Question 107
Question: The male sex hormone ’testosterone’ is secreted by special Leydig’s cells present in
Options:
A) Kidneys
B) Seminiferous tubules of testes
C) Connective tissue surrounding the seminiferous tubules of testes
D) Cells lining the epidermis of the testes
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Between seminiferous tubules there are groups of polyhedral endocrine cells called interstitial or leydig?s cells.
These secrete a steroid male sex hormone testosterone.